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Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Cessna Citation Hemisphere vs Dassault Falcon 2000lxs vs Embraer Praetor 600 vs Gulfstream G280 vs Gulfstream G400

These six jets span the super‑midsize to large‑cabin categories with differing mission profiles. The Bombardier Challenger 650 is a large‑cabin jet with about 4,000 nautical miles of range and typically seats 8–12 passengers. The Cessna Citation Hemisphere (as proposed) targets the super‑midsize class with roughly 4,500 nautical miles of range and about 9–12 passengers. Dassault’s Falcon 2000LXS is a large‑cabin jet optimized for short‑field capability, offering about 4,000 nautical miles of range and typically 8–10 passengers. The Embraer Praetor 600 is a super‑midsize jet with about 4,000 nautical miles of range and usually 8–12 passengers. Gulfstream’s G280 is a super‑midsize jet with around 3,600 nautical miles of range and commonly 8–10 passengers. The Gulfstream G400 is a larger‑cabin, long‑range jet positioned above the super‑midsize segment, offering roughly 4,200 nautical miles of range and typically 8–12 passengers, with a cabin generally perceived as more spacious than the G280/Praetor class.

SpecBombardier Challenger 650Cessna Citation HemisphereDassault Falcon 2000LXSEmbraer Praetor 600Gulfstream G280Gulfstream G400
Summary
Cockpit22222—
DOC / nm$ 7.16$ 6.34$ 6.38$ 6.74$ 6.57—
Min Crew222224
Total Seats111212101012
ManufacturerBombardierCessna CitationDassault FalconEmbraerGulfstreamGulfstream
Aircraft NameChallenger 650Hemisphere2000LXSPraetor 600G280G400
CertificationFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA—
Max Range (nm)408545004155401836004200
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.80$ 0.63$ 0.80$ 0.84$ 0.82—
Max Cabin Seats121310121019
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified—
Useful Load (lbs)21050—18250—1555030650
Standard Cabin Seats9101088—
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,365$ 3,200$ 3,073$ 3,141$ 3,168—
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedHoneywell SmartViewHoneywell Primus EASy IIRockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion)Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470504490542481539
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$32,400,000$35,000,000$35,100,000$20,995,000$24,900,00034500000
Cabin
Cockpit22222—
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing—
Min Crew22222—
Crew RestYesNoNoNoNo—
Jump SeatYesNoNoNoNo—
Total Seats1112121010—
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD—
Max Cabin Seats1213101210—
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTAFTAFTAFTAFT—
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.8—9.69.79.2—
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley—
Standard Cabin Seats9101088—
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)23000—253002714025000—
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)—5000—58005800—
Connectivity———Gogo AVANCE L5——
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYes—
ModelCF34-3B MTOSilvercrestPW308CHTF7500EHTF7250G—
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition7000On-ConditionOn-Condition—
Flat RatingISA + 15—ISA + 15ISA + 18ISA + 17—
Thrust (lbs)922010000700075287624—
No. of Engines22222—
Fuel Capacity (gal)———1963——
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.4—66.468.166.9—
Wingspan (ft)64.4—70.270.563—
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor—Flat FloorFlat Floor0.3—
Cabin Width (ft)7.9—7.76.86.9—
Cabin Height (ft)6—6.266.3—
Cabin Length (ft)25.6—26.224.125.9—
Overall Height (ft)20.7—23.22121.4—
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.9—6.34.75.4—
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)15.4—17.121.317.7—
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)112—13145154—
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)——1024———
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)———110——